Yoni Steaming: What It Is, Why You Should Do It, and How to Do It Safely

If you've been feeling the energetic shifts after an intense eclipse season, a yoni steam could be just what you need to nurture your body and spirit. Yoni steaming, an ancient ritual practiced across many cultures, promotes healing, clarity, and self-empowerment. At Lewin Naturopathy, we see it as a powerful tool for emotional release, menstrual health, and self-care.

What Is Yoni Steaming?

Yoni, meaning vagina in Sanskrit, represents the goddess of feminine generative power. Yoni steaming involves sitting or squatting over a pot of herbal steam, offering both physical and energetic cleansing. The herbs used can vary, with different blends providing specific benefits for your health and well-being.

Why Should I Try Yoni Steaming?

Yoni steaming has been used for centuries to help women with menstrual irregularities, promote fertility, and ease menstrual discomfort. It also helps with emotional release, making it a great practice after significant life changes, such as a breakup. The ritual encourages self-love, nurtures your sacral chakra, and enhances your connection to your feminine power.

How to Safely Do a Yoni Steam?

Before you start, it’s essential to set an intention for your practice. Whether you're seeking to cleanse emotionally, promote relaxation, or enhance your sexual energy, the right intention can deepen your experience.

At Lewin Naturopathy, we offer an array of herbal teas that can complement your yoni steam practice, such as Love Tea, Glow Tea, and Dream Tea. These blends support hormonal balance, relaxation, and emotional clarity—perfect for aligning your energy and enhancing your steam ritual.

Here’s how to safely perform a yoni steam:

  1. Set Your Intention

Decide on the purpose of your yoni steam and choose your herbal blend accordingly.

Some intentions you could use are:

I want to invite more self-love into my life.

I would like to energetically cleanse and release.

I want to harness my sexual power and unblock my sacral chakra.

I want to promote relaxation and calm.

 

2.       GATHER YOUR MATERIALS

  • You will need a pot to steam the herbs on your stove top, a yoni steam stool (optional), a medium sized metal bowl to transfer the herbal infusion into, a large blanket or towel.

  • If you do not have a stool, you can squat carefully over the bowl. Yoni steam stools are essentially stools with a hole in the middle, so a standard stool would not work. They are worth the investment if this is a practice you want to commit to, however if it is your first time, kneeling over the bowl with suffice.

 

3.       MAKE THE HERBAL INFUSION

  • Boil 1L of water in your pot and add 1 heaped tablespoon of your herbal blend. Infuse for 10 minutes. Transfer the herbal infusion into the metal bowl and allow to cool for a few minutes. Be mindful to use oven mitts when moving/touching the metal bowl as it will be hot.

 

4.       Create Your Sacred Space:

  • Place a towel or yoga mat on the ground and ensure it is comfortable enough for your knees to kneel for 10 minutes if you do not have a yoni steam stool. If using a stool, place metal bowl in a safe and stable position underneath the stool.

 

5.       TEMPERATURE CHECK.

  • Before sitting or kneeling over the steam, test the temperature to ensure it is not too hot and won’t cause any discomfort or burns. Maintain a safe distance from the steam source to prevent any potential harm to the sensitive tissues in the vaginal area. We don’t want any burned pussies!

 

6.       SET A DURATION.

  • If this is your first steam and you do not have a stool, we would recommend steaming for 10 minutes and kneeling over the bowl.

  • If you have done a steam before and have a yoni steam stool, steam for 20 to 30 minutes.

 

7.       ENJOY YOUR SACRED TIME.

  • Ensure you are in a private space for your steam, put any distrafctions like your phone away. Without any underwear, kneel over the bowl or sit on your stool and allow the steam to penetrate your vaginal area whilst keeping a safe distance from the water. Wrap a large towel around you to ensure that the steam does not escape.

  • Focus on your breathing and mindfully notice what comes up for you during this relaxing time.

8.       INTEGRATION.

  • After the session, allow yourself time to rest and relax. This will allow the body to absorb the beneficial effects of the steam. You may wish to journal, meditate, or do some gentle stretches.

 

Embrace Your Sacred Feminine with Yoni Steaming and Herbal Tea

Yoni steaming is a sacred practice that can promote relaxation, clarity, and self-empowerment. Complement your ritual with our handcrafted herbal teas, designed to support your emotional and physical well-being. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, menstrual support, or energetic cleansing, our teas can help you on your journey.

If you’re new to yoni steaming or want a personalised approach, book an online naturopathic consultation with Maddie to receive tailored guidance on your practice.

Explore our herbal tea collection and find the perfect companion for your yoni steaming ritual today!

Please be very, very careful not to burn your precious yoni during the yoni steam and practice mindful caution throughout the whole process. We do not recommend performing a yoni steam if you are pregnant. Please consult your healthcare professional if you have any doubts or health conditions before doing the steam.

Madeleine Lewin